I want a tv 14-18" that can be controlled by Gemini Air remote

Gemini Air is compatible with any HD and 4K TVs with HDMI 2.1 & 1.4, @ravenrgg. Learn more here: Gemini_Air_user_guide.pdf Rhyan, DIRECTV Community Team

Why Not use a Tablet instead of a "TV" Hook the Gemini to the HDMI port and you have Channel numbers.

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to use HDMI on a Tablet You will need an adapter

As long as the tv has an hdmi port--it will work.

Will this also allow control of power and volume?  She can't deal with anything more complicated.

Yes, it will! Here's how you can program a Gemini remote to control TV functions such as power and volume:

1. Choose Settings and then System.
2. Select Remote & Devices, then Program Your Remote.
3. Choose the TV manufacturer you want to add.
4. Follow the prompts to finish up.

Complete details here: How to program your DIRECTV remote control | DIRECTV Support John, DIRECTV Community Team

To @DIRECTVhelp DirecTVhelp - the procedure described in your link does not work.  I press FF RW and the remote begins to flash the two blue LEDs.  Then Gemini announces it had adapted to the remote, then power and volume STILL don't work.

I purchased a new TV based on your advice.  The TV is a Jexiop TV 17.  I expect you to make this work.

We appreciate you following the pairing steps we shared. When you went through that process, did the brand of your TV show up as an option that you could select to manually program the remote? If it didn’t appear, please keep in mind that not all TV models or speaker systems are compatible with our remote. If the TV cannot be programmed with the Gemini remote, you will need to use your TV's original remote control to turn the power ON/OFF, adjust the volume, and select inputs. Charles, DIRECTV Community Team

@DIRECTVhelp The brand does not show up. I specifically asked if it would work. I explained that using the TV remote for power and volume was unacceptable to my wife. You said everything would work.  You didn't have any doubt. Make it work.

We apologize that this solution doesn't meet your expectations. DIRECTV always works to expand device compatibility across various brands. Right now, the only way to manage the power and volume for this model is through your TV's original remote. We appreciate your patience and feedback as we work to improve our software. Charles, DIRECTV Community Team

@DIRECTVhelp Don't make blanket statement if you don't know. I spent an hour setting up the TV after purchasing it specifically on your assurances it would work.

@ravenrgg you never mentioned the brand in your original post. 

@Ludwick577 I wanted someone to tell me which brand would work.  I hadn't bought anything yet.  No one said, "I hooked this up and it worked".  They just kept saying Oh, this should work without checking.

Don't you have a Gemini device? You can look in settings--remote/device---program your tv------then plug in the brand name of the tv you are interested in to see if it's listed in there.  

@ravenrgg 

There is no guarantee that a Gemini Air, or any other similar device, can control the power/volume of every single TV out there. That is impossible. With so many in existence, it would be unfeasible to list every single possible TV that could work.

To avoid similar issues in the future, it would be best to list the make/model of any specific TVs you are looking at. Then that can be checked against the vast list of compatibility.

You can also go into the settings of your current device and see if the TV band is listed. Good thing to check before making a purchase.

I purchased a new TV based on your advice.  The TV is a Jexiop TV 17.  I expect you to make this work.

Unfortunately, your expectation is not how it works. DirecTV or any other provider will not drop everything to program in a new TV into their global compatibility. Yes the guidance provided was overconfident, but that doesn't change what the options are.

Before deciding on a replacement TV, narrow down the options of what you and your wife like. Then share what those specific TVs are and more precise answers can be given. Be aware, that even when a brand is listed that doesn't guarantee every model under that brand. Sometimes they can have the odd model out.

So even if I check it still might not work.  Got it.